Orange is not the most obvious choice when it comes to decorating a home, yet it can look dazzling and original in an interior. In fact, the Decorating Diva blog notes that orange is hot for 2017 and 2018 and includes tips on the latest orange accessories for your home. Here are some tips for decorating your home with orange.
Color theory shows the effect of orange on the human eye. Orange is a color that appears to advance, whereas cool colors like blue recede. Why is this significant? Too much orange can give you the feeling that the room is closing in! That's why it's important to use restraint when decorating with orange.
Here are some tips for using orange in your décor:
Liven up a room with a few small orange items such as cushions or artwork.
Walls that are painted orange can be counterbalanced with neutral colors. Consider painting only an accent wall orange and painting adjoining walls and ceilings a cream or ivory shade.
Rooms that don't receive much light can look overbearing if too much orange is used. Orange looks best in rooms that receive light.
The Internet links below show the variety of ways that orange can be used in decorating a home.
A few orange accessories add color to a kitchen. The orange books, bowls and utensils in this kitchen add personality to the room. A similar effect is achieved in this kitchen by placing bright orange cups and accessories on the countertop.
In a similar way, the designer of this attractive living room has used bright orange cushions, tulips and a striped orange footstool to add vibrancy.
Need some inspiration? Orange accessories don't have to cost a lot. For instance, this art blog includes a shop where you can buy original collages in bright orange shades for around £28.00.
Orange on a wall with bold black furniture looks dynamic. Check out this kitchen space which was featured in Country Living. The dark table and tall modern shelves combined with an orange wall lend a modern, graphic look to the kitchen.
Decorating with orange can also make your room look sensuous and exotic. This orange Moroccan style shower curtain exhibits the earthy qualities of orange.
Furniture looks exotic and unique in orange, such as this Milan Buffet at Shop Shine Home. Although the buffet costs over £1,000, you can get a similar look by refinishing old furniture or cabinets in orange paint.
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